Comparison

FermentApp vs Fermently

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FermentApp

Learn the art of fermentation and pickling with step-by-step lessons and guided recipes. Explore a variety of techniques, from basic lactofermentation to making kimchi, with audio options for on-the-go learning. This app offers a comprehensive guide for beginners to create delicious homemade ferments.

Highlights
  • 10 illustrated theory lessons
  • Audio versions of lessons
  • 16 guided step-by-step recipes
  • Recipe alerts and notifications
  • Vegan options for recipes
  • Content in English and Spanish
Features
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Hands-on crash course for homemade Ferments & Pickles. FermentApp is the ultimate app to learn fermentation and pickling techniques from scratch and at your own pace: - 10 lessons with all the theory on veggie lactofermentation fundamentals, beautifully illustrated. You can also listen to the lessons while doing other stuff as they're also available in audio format. More than two hours of fun and rigorous content. - 16 guided recipes, step by step, with alerts and notifications that will guide you through the whole process. Recipes are in order of difficulty, so we'll start with easy recipes and we'll end up making our own kimchi, our graduation recipe. All the recipes are vegan or have a vegan option. And with more recipes coming soon! All the content is available in English and Spanish. Lesson index: 1. Course introduction 2. Why fermenting? 3. Fermentation technique 4. Pickling technique 5. Hygiene and cleanliness 6. Best practices 7. Problem solving 8. Recommended tools 9. Fermentation decalog 10. Bibliography and references Recipe index (more recipes will be published in the next months): 1. Quick pickles 2. Sauerkraut 3. Avocado pickles 4. Sourdough 5. Preserved lemons 6. Red sauerkraut 7. Vietnamese pickles 8. Sima 9. Ginger bug 10. Giardiniera (Chicago Style) 11. Fermented salsa 12. Tepache 13. Fermented mustard 14. Kvass 15. Ginger ale 16. Kimchi FUTURE PLANS This course, like our ferments, is alive! Here is the open roadmap for the app. If you have any suggestion, we want to hear from you: - Continuous lesson updates and additional content. - New seasonal and extra recipes included in the course. - Newsletter service for FermentApp users. - Optional expansion packs with new courses covering specific topics: koji, vinegars, milk, vegan cheeses, regional ferments and pickles, drinks... - Collaborations with chefs and experts to cover new content tracks. - User profile and community tools. - Recipe customisation to create your own variants. - Personal cookbooks: create and publish your own recipes.

About

Fermently

Features
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Fermently is the fermentation journal you always wanted — built for home brewers, kitchen fermenters, and anyone who takes their cultures seriously. Track every batch from day one. Log temperatures, pH readings, sugar levels, and tasting notes as your ferment evolves. Fermently visualises your data as scientific charts so you always know exactly where you stand. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Start a batch for kombucha, kimchi, ginger beer, kefir, sourdough, and more • Follow the fermentation timeline and get notified at key stages • Compare batches side by side — spot what made one batch better than another • Detect over-fermentation before it ruins your brew • Browse guided recipes and adapt them to your setup • Keep a complete archive of every ferment you've ever made PERFECT FOR Home brewers and fermentation enthusiasts who want more than guesswork. Whether you're on your second kombucha SCOBY or your twentieth jar of kimchi, Fermently brings the science of fermentation to your fingertips. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock unlimited batch tracking, advanced comparison charts, and the full recipe library with a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees. By using Fermently, you agree to Terms of Use: https://fermently-legal.vercel.app/terms

Screenshots

FermentApp4 screens
Fermently3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fermently at Free against FermentApp's $4.99. FermentApp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Fermently is free to download; FermentApp costs $4.99 up front. Fermently sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. FermentApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FermentApp versus Fermently: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFermentAppFermently
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB79 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLostium ProjectTheo Rolino

In-app purchases

None

FermentApp

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Fermently

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$9.991 Month
One-time9
  • Mozzarella Recipe$2.99
  • Doenjang Recipe$2.99
  • Makgeolli Recipe$2.99
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  • Shrub Recipe$2.99
  • Tsukemono Recipe$2.99
  • Water Kefir Recipe$2.99
  • Fresh Cheese Recipe$2.99
  • Ricotta Recipe$2.99
  • Lemonade Recipe$2.99

Questions

Is FermentApp free?
FermentApp costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fermently free?
Fermently is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FermentApp or Fermently have ads?
Neither FermentApp nor Fermently shows ads.

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